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Again I simply do not see any convincing reason to do this. Not much difference in braking effectiveness, it might be difficult getting the steering gear to line up with the steering shaft, and the spring load and rate won't match so the car won't handle or take bumps like it was originally designed.

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So then with the overdrive you're thinking of keeping this car are restoring it back to original?

I don't own a 22nd series car, so I can't speak from personal experience, but as far as I know they are a nice car to drive. Maybe others that have owned different series Packards can share their thoughts on the pros and cons of a 22nd series compared to other series.

It would seem to me that rebuilding your '49 wouldn't be any more expensive than swapping the driveline, maybe less time, and you would end up with a more valuable car. No reason that your '49 won't be a reliable, driveable car.

Or, if you don't want a project, sell this '49 and buy another car that is in better condition that you can just maintian and drive...............they're out there! Find someone that needs to find a new home for their baby that they have cared for for the past 20 years, and you can get great value for your money.

Have we convinced you yet???

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I agree 100%! Best to keep our cars the way Packard built them!

If we keep chipping away at Tristar500 we'll convince him eventually! We can't all be wrong..........can we!?!?!?